[Khoukha]

Hi,

I have applied for I539 application (to change from b1 to F1) on April 11th 2009, and until now I haven't received any response from USCIS (my case is still pending). The thing is my I-94 expires on Jul 26th 09. I know that I can stay legally until USCIS get back to me, but I don't want to risk it by staying after that date, because if I get my case denied , this period will be considered as illegal stay, which will affect negatively on my student visa decision in the US embassy in my country.

My question is: since I sent the original I-94 to USCIS with the application, how can travel outside the US without having the original I-94 form? Do I need to get it back from USCIS? How? And how long this will take?

Thanks and appreciate your advice.

K.

[DCcityboy]

You can stay in the US as you filed for your COS prior to the expiration of your I-94. Do not send the original I-94 for EOS or COS. Have a copy of your COS application and I-94 if you leave prior to approval. They know who you are, you are in the system.